Vision can exclusively reveal that RAG has raised over £200,000 for a number of charities through their summer exploits.
RAG organised trips to China and Kilimanjaro, which were attended by almost 100 people.
65 members of the University of York took part in the attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, which raised valuable funds for Hope for Children. A further 30 students completed a similar challenge in China, in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
RAG Officers Kate Elliot and Beth Greenwood said: “This summer has been a fantastic one for RAG; trips like China and Kili are a brilliant chance for students to do something different, have the experience of a life time and also to raise money which can make a difference!
“We’re looking for Adventure Leaders and participants for our trips to the Incas and Kili this summer, so if you’re interested drop us an email at [email protected].
“We want to carry on with this kind of work, as well as explore lots of other fundraising avenues, so keep an eye out for all things RAG this year!”
RAG are hoping that next year’s ventures will see over 150 students represent the University in their fundraising efforts, with money raised from climbing Kilimanjaro going to Meningitis Research Foundation and Practical Action, whilst the efforts of another group of students completing the Inca Trail will benefit the Breast Cancer Campaign and Epilepsy Society.
Second year History student Izi Hutchinson, who was amongst the students who climbed Kilimanjaro, told Vision: “The experience was emotional with highs and some serious lows. We all knew it would be a challenge both physically and mentally but to what extent we could not have prepared for. However, the group I was travelling in were amazing and out of the 22 of us in our group who travelled to Tanzania, 21 of us made it to the summit which was amazing.
“Although summit night was the toughest and most exhausting climb I will ever do the feeling of reaching the top was indescribable! I recommend that anyone who fancies a challenges signs up for next year’s event.”